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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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*Bak-hous, n. [Bak a.] A back (part of a) house. — 1557 Edinb. B. Rec. III. 17.
To abstene . . fra all melting. . of talloun within thair bak hous 1604 Elgin Rec. II. 126.
The searcharis fand . . Ihone Auld sleipand in the back hous
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